OutKick host Dan Dakich weighed in on recent congressional hearings where NCAA President Charlie Baker faced tough questions from lawmakers regarding policies on transgender athletes in sports and sports betting. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sparked online controversy after posting about the issue on X (formerly Twitter), following a hearing where he questioned Baker about the number of transgender athletes within the NCAA's roughly 510,000 athletes. Baker estimated the number to be ten or fewer.

Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) also pressed Baker on transgender athlete participation, specifically regarding locker room and facility usage policies. Baker defended the NCAA's guidelines, stating they provide flexibility for institutions hosting sporting events to accommodate athletes' needs while suggesting alternative arrangements for those who express discomfort sharing facilities with transgender athletes.

A key point of contention arose when Senator Kennedy questioned Baker about potential biological advantages of transgender women in competition. Initially hesitant, Baker eventually conceded that biological males generally hold an advantage over biological females in sports. He attributed the NCAA's inaction on revising transgender athlete policies to existing federal laws and recent court decisions. Senator Kennedy urged Baker to take a stronger stance on the issue regardless of legal precedents.

The debate surrounding transgender inclusion in women’s sports continues to be a prominent topic, with recent examples like Lia Thomas's national swimming championship win and Blaire Fleming's contribution to San Jose State's volleyball team success fueling the discussion.